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13:43, august 7, 2009

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Moscow, Ankara agree to build South Stream in Turkish waters

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan signed on Thursday agreements on cooperation in the gas sphere.

13:38, august 7, 2009

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U.S. asks Israel to suspend settlement building for one year

The United States has asked Israel to order a one-year moratorium on building in Jewish settlements in the West Bank to unblock the Middle East peace process, Israel's Haaretz daily reported on

13:36, august 7, 2009

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South Korea allows public group to visit DPRK

The South Korean Ministry of Unificaiton has given the go-ahead to a trip to North Korea of a delegation of the non-governmental group engaged in rendering humanitarian aid to Pyongyang on Friday.

13:35, august 7, 2009

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Canada rejects NATO call to stay in Afghanistan past 2011

Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon reaffirmed Thursday Canada's 2011 exit from Afghanistan despite reported pleas from NATO's chief for an extension of Canada's deployment in the war-torn country.

13:32, august 6, 2009

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Russia urges to stop arms supply to Georgia-FM

Russia calls on the international community to stop supplies of any kind of arms to Georgia - not only offensive, but also all other military systems said RF Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei

13:27, august 6, 2009

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Hardline press insists Iran won't bow to US plots

Iran's hardline press hailed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday for snubbing Western powers after he was sworn in for a second term and warned the Islamic republic would stand up to US "plots.

13:26, august 6, 2009

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Pentagon unconcerned by Russian subs off U.S. Coast

The Pentagon is unconcerned by the presence of two Russian submarines in international waters off the U.S. coast, the Pentagon press secretary said at a news conference.

13:25, august 6, 2009

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NATO chief makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made a surprise visit to Kabul and told a news conference on Wednesday that NATO forces would remain in Afghanistan for "as long as it takes.

13:54, august 5, 2009

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Iranian President Ahmadinejad takes oath of office for 2nd term

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in for his second term as Iran's president in a ceremony in the country's parliament on Wednesday.

13:50, august 5, 2009

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Kim Jong Il pardons 2 US media women, orders their release from jail

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has pardoned two U.S.

13:48, august 5, 2009

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Medvedev sends congratulations to Obama on his 48th birthday

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday sent congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama in connection with his 48th birthday.

13:46, august 5, 2009

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NATO OKs new operational command for Afghanistan

NATO's governing body approved a plan on Tuesday to reorganize the alliance's command structure in Afghanistan by setting up a new headquarters to handle the day-to-day running of the war.

13:43, august 4, 2009

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Iran president confirmed without symbolic kiss

Iran's supreme leader bestowed his formal endorsement on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's second term as president on Monday but withheld a powerful symbolic gesture â€” the kisses and close embrace that

13:38, august 4, 2009

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Obama to welcome Egypt's Mubarak Aug 18

US President Barack Obama will welcome Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak August 18 to discuss the Middle East peace process, the "war on terrorism," and other issues, the White House said Monday.

13:37, august 4, 2009

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Around 50 journalists killed worldwide in 2009

At least 46 journalists have been killed in 21 countries since the beginning of 2009, the International News Safety Institute (INSI) report said.

13:35, august 4, 2009

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Helicopters for Afghanistan 'not fit for use'

Military helicopters set to be deployed to Afghanistan were not properly equipped to fly combat missions, a newspaper said Tuesday, fuelling a row over adequate resources for troops.

13:44, july 28, 2009

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U.S. urges Iran to respond to engagement offer

The U.S. administration hopes Iran will respond by fall to offers for diplomacy to solve the dispute surrounding its nuclear program, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday.

13:41, july 28, 2009

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Sechin’s visit to Venezuela to focus on energy cooperation

Russian Vice Prime Minister Igor Sechinâ€™s visit to Venezuela will focus mainly in energy cooperation, Vice President Ramon Carrizales said on Monday.

13:39, july 28, 2009

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N.Korea seeks bilateral talks with U.S. on nuclear program

North Korea on Monday said it was ready for bilateral talks with the U.S. but repeated it would not rejoin the six-party talks over its nuclear program, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

13:36, july 28, 2009

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Britain ends Afghanistan offensive

Britain announced the end of a bloody offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan, as a poll showed Tuesday that most Britons think military operations there are "unwinnable.

14:10, july 27, 2009

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Floods in China's Sichuan province leave 16 dead

At least 16 people have been killed by flooding and rainstorms in southwest China's Sichuan Chinese province in recent days, the Sina news portal reported.

14:08, july 27, 2009

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Zelaya returns to Honduran border, pledges to continue resistance

The ousted president of Honduras has returned to Nicaragua's border with his country, and pledged to keep up pressure on the interim leaders.

14:06, july 27, 2009

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Israel defense minister: No option off on Iran

Israel's defense minister says his country is taking "no option" off the table regarding Iran's nuclear program â€” an indication that a military strike by Israel is still a possibility.

14:01, july 27, 2009

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Taliban under 'tremendous pressure' in Afghanistan: Clinton

The Taliban is under "tremendous pressure" in Afghanistan, where US forces have stepped up their war as Washington touts a new strategy to root out extremism, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

14:04, july 23, 2009

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Iran president defies supreme leader over deputy

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad showed rare defiance of his strongest backer, Iran's supreme leader, by insisting on his choice for vice president Wednesday despite vehement opposition from hard-liners

14:03, july 23, 2009

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Mongolia to send troops to Afghanistan

Mongolia will send at least 150 soldiers to Afghanistan in its biggest contribution to the international coalition fighting Taliban militants there, the defense ministry said Thursday.

14:02, july 23, 2009

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Russia offers to work with NATO in pirate patrols: officials

Russia has offered to coordinate the movements of its vessels hunting Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden with NATO, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.

13:54, july 23, 2009

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Another round of Honduras talks fails in Costa Rica

Talks between Honduras' interim government and representatives of ouster President Manuel Zelaya have again broken down in Costa Rica.

13:45, july 22, 2009

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Yanukovich holds talks with Biden

Leader of the Ukrainian Party of Regions Viktor Yanukovich in a conversation with US Vice President Joe Biden said he is interested in â€œfairness and transparency of the forthcoming presidential

13:40, july 22, 2009

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Moscow, Ankara agree to build South Stream in Turkish waters

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan signed on Thursday agreements on cooperation in the gas sphere.

U.S. asks Israel to suspend settlement building for one year

The United States has asked Israel to order a one-year moratorium on building in Jewish settlements in the West Bank to unblock the Middle East peace process, Israel's Haaretz daily reported on

South Korea allows public group to visit DPRK

The South Korean Ministry of Unificaiton has given the go-ahead to a trip to North Korea of a delegation of the non-governmental group engaged in rendering humanitarian aid to Pyongyang on Friday.

Canada rejects NATO call to stay in Afghanistan past 2011

Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon reaffirmed Thursday Canada's 2011 exit from Afghanistan despite reported pleas from NATO's chief for an extension of Canada's deployment in the war-torn country.

Russia urges to stop arms supply to Georgia-FM

Russia calls on the international community to stop supplies of any kind of arms to Georgia - not only offensive, but also all other military systems said RF Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei

Hardline press insists Iran won't bow to US plots

Iran's hardline press hailed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday for snubbing Western powers after he was sworn in for a second term and warned the Islamic republic would stand up to US "plots.

Pentagon unconcerned by Russian subs off U.S. Coast

The Pentagon is unconcerned by the presence of two Russian submarines in international waters off the U.S. coast, the Pentagon press secretary said at a news conference.

NATO chief makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made a surprise visit to Kabul and told a news conference on Wednesday that NATO forces would remain in Afghanistan for "as long as it takes.

Iranian President Ahmadinejad takes oath of office for 2nd term

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in for his second term as Iran's president in a ceremony in the country's parliament on Wednesday.

Kim Jong Il pardons 2 US media women, orders their release from jail

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has pardoned two U.S.

Medvedev sends congratulations to Obama on his 48th birthday

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday sent congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama in connection with his 48th birthday.

NATO OKs new operational command for Afghanistan

NATO's governing body approved a plan on Tuesday to reorganize the alliance's command structure in Afghanistan by setting up a new headquarters to handle the day-to-day running of the war.

Iran president confirmed without symbolic kiss

Iran's supreme leader bestowed his formal endorsement on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's second term as president on Monday but withheld a powerful symbolic gesture â€” the kisses and close embrace that

Obama to welcome Egypt's Mubarak Aug 18

US President Barack Obama will welcome Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak August 18 to discuss the Middle East peace process, the "war on terrorism," and other issues, the White House said Monday.

Around 50 journalists killed worldwide in 2009

At least 46 journalists have been killed in 21 countries since the beginning of 2009, the International News Safety Institute (INSI) report said.

Helicopters for Afghanistan 'not fit for use'

Military helicopters set to be deployed to Afghanistan were not properly equipped to fly combat missions, a newspaper said Tuesday, fuelling a row over adequate resources for troops.

U.S. urges Iran to respond to engagement offer

The U.S. administration hopes Iran will respond by fall to offers for diplomacy to solve the dispute surrounding its nuclear program, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Monday.

Sechin’s visit to Venezuela to focus on energy cooperation

Russian Vice Prime Minister Igor Sechinâ€™s visit to Venezuela will focus mainly in energy cooperation, Vice President Ramon Carrizales said on Monday.

N.Korea seeks bilateral talks with U.S. on nuclear program

North Korea on Monday said it was ready for bilateral talks with the U.S. but repeated it would not rejoin the six-party talks over its nuclear program, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

Britain ends Afghanistan offensive

Britain announced the end of a bloody offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan, as a poll showed Tuesday that most Britons think military operations there are "unwinnable.

Floods in China's Sichuan province leave 16 dead

At least 16 people have been killed by flooding and rainstorms in southwest China's Sichuan Chinese province in recent days, the Sina news portal reported.

Zelaya returns to Honduran border, pledges to continue resistance

The ousted president of Honduras has returned to Nicaragua's border with his country, and pledged to keep up pressure on the interim leaders.

Israel defense minister: No option off on Iran

Israel's defense minister says his country is taking "no option" off the table regarding Iran's nuclear program â€” an indication that a military strike by Israel is still a possibility.

Taliban under 'tremendous pressure' in Afghanistan: Clinton

The Taliban is under "tremendous pressure" in Afghanistan, where US forces have stepped up their war as Washington touts a new strategy to root out extremism, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Iran president defies supreme leader over deputy

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad showed rare defiance of his strongest backer, Iran's supreme leader, by insisting on his choice for vice president Wednesday despite vehement opposition from hard-liners

Mongolia to send troops to Afghanistan

Mongolia will send at least 150 soldiers to Afghanistan in its biggest contribution to the international coalition fighting Taliban militants there, the defense ministry said Thursday.

Russia offers to work with NATO in pirate patrols: officials

Russia has offered to coordinate the movements of its vessels hunting Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden with NATO, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.

Another round of Honduras talks fails in Costa Rica

Talks between Honduras' interim government and representatives of ouster President Manuel Zelaya have again broken down in Costa Rica.

Yanukovich holds talks with Biden

Leader of the Ukrainian Party of Regions Viktor Yanukovich in a conversation with US Vice President Joe Biden said he is interested in â€œfairness and transparency of the forthcoming presidential

Ousted Zelaya announces plans for Honduran return

Honduran ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya has pledged to return home on Wednesday, Argentina's state channel Canal 7 reported.